Atty. Michael L. Thornton
Michael L. Thornton is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, oil & gas and 3 other areas of law.
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About Michael L. Thornton at a glance
Michael L. Thornton is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Midland, Texas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980) and Montana Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Montana District Court (2012). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1980) and University of Texas, Austin (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Midland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Thornton is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, oil & gas and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, Austin in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices in Midland, TX
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Michael L. Thornton is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Michael L. Thornton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Thornton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael L. Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael L. Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Midland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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